Arsenal and Chelsea reportedly made contact with Juventus over a deal to signal Kenan Yildiz this summer time, as per Italian outlet Tutto Sport.
The Gunners had been one of the crucial energetic golf equipment within the not too long ago concluded switch window. Though Liverpool splashed essentially the most cash, Mikel Arteta’s aspect had essentially the most web spend.
They bought eight new gamers by spending round £270m. Now, Tutto Sport declare that earlier than shopping for Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, Arsenal had been considering Yildiz and made calls to be taught in regards to the particulars of signing him.
Chelsea had been additionally eyeing a transfer for him and examined the water. Nevertheless, Yildiz has established himself as an integral a part of the Bianconeri’s beginning XI, in order that they rejected any strategy from the Premier League duo.
The Outdated Woman of Turin are planning handy him a recent time period although he nonetheless has 4 years left in his present contract, and they’ll open talks with the participant’s representatives after this worldwide break.
Chelsea have been essentially the most energetic golf equipment within the switch market since Todd Boehly took over the possession, and issues remained the identical this summer time. They spent massive cash to purchase new gamers however bought a number of as properly, in the long run, the Blues really made a revenue.
Battle
Yildiz is a flexible ahead as he’s snug on the left flank and the No.10 place. Chelsea have bought Alejandro Garnacho to bolster the left flank, whereas they’ve signed Facundo Buonanotte to assist Cole Palmer.
They had been additionally considering Xavi Simons earlier than securing Buonanotte’s service. But it surely seems Yildiz was their major goal to bolster the inventive midfield place.
Yildiz, valued at round £43m by Transfermarkt, has established himself as top-of-the-line younger gamers in Serie A. He’s a technically gifted participant and has the potential to achieve the highest; subsequently, he would have been an ideal coup for Arsenal or Chelsea had both membership ultimately managed to purchase him.
Nevertheless, Eze is a Premier League-proven participant, and contemplating Arsenal are aiming to win the Premier League title, the previous Crystal Palace star is a greater choice for Arteta’s aspect over Yildiz.
